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Product Summary

BigBelly is the world's only solar-powered cordless compaction system. It uses the sun's energy to automatically compact trash at the point of disposal, dramatically increasing capacity by 5 times within the same footprint as ordinary receptacles. Increased capacity reduces collection trips and can cut related fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions by 80%. The enclosed design keeps pests out and litter in. Safe and easy to use, the BigBelly has proven successful in urban streets, parks, colleges, arenas - and in all weather conditions.

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Facts and figures about BigBelly

• Compaction Ratio: BigBelly holds up to five times the volume of ordinary trash recipticles
• Displaced trips: BigBelly can displace four out of five pick ups
• Greenhouse Gas eliminated: 80% reduction
• Capacity: BigBelly can hold 150 gallons of trash
• Force: BigBelly's compaction mechanism exerts 1,200 pounds of force
• Energy Efficiency: BigBelly gets 100% of its energy from the sun and uses less than 5 watt hours / day

Fun Facts about BigBelly

• BigBelly can operate for a day on the equivalent energy it takes to make a piece of toast!
• BigBelly can operate for a week on the equivalent energy it takes to make a pot of coffee!
• BigBelly can operate for four months on the equivalent energy it takes to drive a Prius one mile!
• BigBelly can operate for eight years on the equivalent energy it takes to drive a garbage truck one mile!
• The first BigBelly was installed in Vail Colorado in 2004.
• BigBelly Solar has over 40 distributors in the US and around the world.
• The newest model of BigBelly is 200 lbs lighter and has a 33% smaller footprint than its predecessor.
• BigBelly is made in the U.S.A.!
• The standard black machine is made with recycled ABS plastic.
• Some of the high profile BigBelly locations are:
  • Boston's Fanuel Hall
  • Walden Pond (of Henry David Thoreau fame)
  • Baltimore inner harbour
  • The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas